The Beacon Institute for Administrative Excellence

This is going to be a good one! Join us for our next 'Let's Get Ready to Roundtable' Discussion presented by The Beacon Institute for Administrative Excellence. Admin or Accomplice - Navigating the Fine Line Between Professional Duty and Personal Morality. Given the central role of the Administrative function, chances are that at some point in your career you'll be faced with ethical dilemmas. The choice is yours; do you support, challenge, or distance yourself from individuals or organizations whose actions conflict with your personal values, morals or the law? Hear from a panel of courageous Administrative Professionals Kari Mertz, Jasmine Harbor, Notary Public and Bridget Brooks who will share their unique experiences and the lessons they've learned. Moderated by Ike Saunders with special guest, Labor & Employment Lawyer Karen Fitzgerald, this Roundtable Discussion will provide real-time insights and perspectives to equip you with the information you need to navigate ethical dilemmas. Learn more / register: https://lnkd.in/gaRuV4jY

We've had a ton of interest in the Making of a Winner Interview with @CC Quinteros, the Sr. EA to the CEO of PayPal, and Winner of the Colleen Barrett Award for Administrative Excellence at The Admin Awards in 2020 in Silicon Valley. That's why we're releasing it as a sampling of Beacon's monthly rolling curriculum. Check it out here and join Beacon to have ongoing access to world-class thought leaders like CC. https://lnkd.in/gxrqz8rp

I'm excited to interview CC Quinteros today in Beacon's next Making of a Winner Interview. Here's why.   For years, I've seen firsthand how EAs to CEOs can revolutionize an organization's internal Admin culture. An EA who understands their journey to the top and views their role as dual - supporting the CEO and advocating for their administrative peers - can accomplish extraordinary things. From creating a sense of belonging through Admin Resource Groups, to advocating for professional development, to ensuring opportunities for recognition (my personal fave), EAs to CEOs become catalysts for a vibrant, supportive, and thriving work environment for their fellow Admins.   However, I've also seen the flip side. When EAs to CEOs don't embrace their advocacy role in support of their Administrative colleagues and are apathetic or, worse, actively resist the positive changes that others are striving to implement. Peers hesitate to move programs forward, fearing they might be seen as overstepping boundaries or challenging the status quo, and opt to 'keep the peace' at the expense of progress.   The end result? A stifled, discouraged Admin community that lags behind the progressive standards many organizations achieve today. And let's face it, without a sense of belonging, opportunities for development, and proper recognition, retention and productivity are at serious risk. That's why I'm excited about today's conversation with CC, EA to the CEO of PayPal and Winner of the Colleen Barrett Award for Administrative Excellence in Silicon Valley.   Among the things we'll cover today: - CC's journey to the top - from receptionist to EA to the CEO of PayPal - Why she believes that advocacy in the Admin Profession is more crucial than ever today and why it has to start inside - Insights into how EA's in the C-Suite can drive meaningful change - What advice she has for those not in the C-suite who want to make a difference Join Beacon now so we see you there! This event will be available on demand if you can't join live. https://lnkd.in/gbQwX7PZ

What an inspiration! So thankful that Clint Bruce spent the morning with us yesterday!

The Admin Awards just released our 2023 Year in Review and it's a good one! This recap is full of memorable moments, a few embarrassing ones (hey, we're all friends here) and a ton of fun over the past 12 months.   In the end, we impacted thousands of hearts and minds across the country with our mission of public recognition and the belief that just because Administrative Professionals are behind the scenes, doesn't mean they should be invisible!   We hope to see you in 2024 at the Admin Awards, "the best awards program in the world" according to me.   Until next year, wishing you and yours a very, Merry Christmas, the happiest of holidays and the best of everything in 2024.   With love and gratitude - enjoy! ❤️🎄 https://lnkd.in/gCPsKiQ4

Our first Beacon Roundtable Discussion is a WRAP and we're already planning are next: Are You Okay? Navigating Mental Health & the Administrative Profession. I hope you'll join Beacon and experience the power of forward-thinking Administrative Professionals coming together for collaboration and elevated learning. https://lnkd.in/gZunScfJ